Mechanical Engineering, B.S.M.E.

Major Core: 30 Credit Hours

• MENG 2110 - Mechanical Engineering Case Studies in Design & Analysis (1 Credit Hour)
• MENG 3130 - Mechanism Design (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 3135 - Machine Design (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 3233 - Heat Transfer (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 3311 - Materials Science Laboratory (1 Credit Hour)
• MENG 3332 - Materials Science (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 3333 - Materials Processing Studio (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 3511 - Measurement & Instrumentation Laboratory (1 Credit Hour)
• MENG 3532 - Introduction to Mechatronics (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 4210 - Energy Science Laboratory (1 Credit Hours)
• MENG 4214 - Advanced Mechanics Laboratory (1 Credit Hour)
• MENG 4430 - Engineering Quality Control and Project Management (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 4612 - Senior Seminar (1 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5137 - Mechanical System Design (3 Credit Hours)

Major Modeling and Simulation Requirement: 3 Credit Hours

Select 3 Credit Hours from the following:

• MENG 5136 - Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5432 - Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics (3 Credit Hours)

Major Electives: No Emphasis: 9 Credit Hours

Select 9 Credit Hours from the following:

• EENG 5432 - Programmable Logic Controllers with Lab (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 4790 - Internship & Co-Op Experiences (1 Credit Hour)
• MENG 5090 - Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering (1-9 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5134 - Vehicle Dynamics (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5135 - Vibration and Preventive Maintenance (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5136 - Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5138 - Composite Materials: Manufacturing, Analysis, and Design (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5139 - Renewable Energy (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5231 - Tribology and Reliability (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5233 - Wind Energy (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5234 - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5237 - Applied Combustion (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5238 - Engine Development and Performance (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5239 - Biofuels Development and Testing (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5331 - Automation and Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5333 - Robot Dynamics, Design and Analysis (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5335 - Applied Programmable Logic Controllers (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5431 - Compressible Flow (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5432 - Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5433 - Analysis of Energy Systems (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5434 - Heat Transfer Principles and Applications (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5531 - Metalcasting (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5532 - Nanomaterials, Nanocomposites & Nanotechnology (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5533 - Applied Welding and Joining (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5536 - Mechanical Controls (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5811 - Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Research and Projects (1 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5822 - Research Project in Mechanical Engineering (2 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5891 - Special Problems in Mechanical Engineering (1-6 Credit Hours)
• MFGE 5333 - Additive Manufacturing Studio (0,3 Credit Hours)
• MFGE 5536 - Characterization of Advanced Manufacturing Materials (3 Credit Hours)
• MFGE 5538 - Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation Techniques (3 Credit Hours)
• TMAE 5139 - Renewable Energy (3 Credit Hours)

• or equivalent with department approval

Optional Area of Emphasis: 9 Credit Hours

In lieu of a general degree, students may pursue an Emphasis in Metal Casting or an Emphasis in Vehicle Design & Testing.  See details below. 

Lower-Division Emphasis Electives

Select 3 Credit Hours from the following:

• ENGR 2432 - Introduction to Engineering Materials (3 Credit Hours)
• ENGR 2436 - Intro to Molten Metal Processes (3 Credit Hours)
• ENGR 2890 - Introductory Selected Problems in Engineering (1-3 Credit Hours)
• ENGR 2991 - Topics in Engineering (1-4 Credit Hours)

• or equivalent with department approval

Upper-Division Emphasis Electives

Select 6 Credit Hours from the following:

• MENG 4790 - Internship & Co-Op Experiences (1 Credit Hour)
• MENG 5090 - Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering (1-9 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5136 - Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5531 - Metalcasting (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5533 - Applied Welding and Joining (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5811 - Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Research and Projects (1 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5822 - Research Project in Mechanical Engineering (2 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5891 - Special Problems in Mechanical Engineering (1-6 Credit Hours)
• MFGE 5333 - Additive Manufacturing Studio (0,3 Credit Hours)
• MFGE 5533 - Heat Treatment and Microstructure of Metal (3 Credit Hours)
• MFGE 5536 - Characterization of Advanced Manufacturing Materials (3 Credit Hours)
• MFGE 5538 - Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation Techniques (3 Credit Hours)

• or equivalent with department approval

Lower-Division Emphasis Electives

Select 3 Credit Hours from the following:

• ENGR 2137 - Introduction to Renewable Energy (3 Credit Hours)
• ENGR 2531 - Introduction to Vehicle Design and Testing (3 Credit Hours)
• ENGR 2890 - Introductory Selected Problems in Engineering (1-3 Credit Hours)
• ENGR 2991 - Topics in Engineering (1-4 Credit Hours)

Upper-Division Emphasis Electives

Select 6 Credit Hours from the following:

• MENG 4790 - Internship & Co-Op Experiences (1 Credit Hour)
• MENG 5090 - Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering (1-9 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5134 - Vehicle Dynamics (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5135 - Vibration and Preventive Maintenance (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5136 - Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5138 - Composite Materials: Manufacturing, Analysis, and Design (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5231 - Tribology and Reliability (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5237 - Applied Combustion (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5238 - Engine Development and Performance (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5239 - Biofuels Development and Testing (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5432 - Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5533 - Applied Welding and Joining (3 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5811 - Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Research and Projects (1 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5822 - Research Project in Mechanical Engineering (2 Credit Hours)
• MENG 5891 - Special Problems in Mechanical Engineering (1-6 Credit Hours)

• or equivalent with department approval